DotA LoD 7.01s: The Official Legends of DotA Map for RGC
Legends of DotA (LoD) completely reinvents traditional gameplay, granting players the freedom to combine and select abilities from the classic roster of DotA heroes. This unlocks endless strategic depth, allowing for the creation of highly customized and virtually limitless skill synergies.
Developed by Vordik and DracoL1ch, with essential contributions from FiLaD1N (terrain mechanics), Q1wAse, and Karaul0v (backend development), version 7.01s is recognized as the official stable map for competitive matchmaking platforms.
Technical Specifications
This map achieved its official status following rigorous community gameplay testing aimed at resolving critical bugs and optimizing overall performance.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Map Version | LoD 7.01s |
| Filename | DotA_LoD_7.01s.w3x |
| File Size | 8 MB |
| Release Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Map Developers | Vordik & DracoL1ch |
| Terrain Design | FiLaD1N |
| Backend Devs | Q1wAse, Karaul0v |
| Official Testers | LeArnHowToWiN, Etuken, w1w4w2w3, Ki113r, MasterPog |
Map Installation
To play on official matchmaking clients or local setups, you must place the map file and its required complementary assets directly into your local game files:
- Move the downloaded map file
DotA_LoD_7.01s.w3xdirectly into your Maps directory. The standard installation path is:C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III\Maps - Copy and extract the auxiliary archive
Lodfiles.zipdirectly into the root folder of your Warcraft III installation directory. Make sure the extracted Lodfiles folder (containing its 3 files:DotAAllstarsHelperFinal260619.dll,LodFiles701s.mpq, andWarCraftHelper260619.dll) remains intact inside the directory, as these are mandatory components required for DotA LoD 7.01s to run properly. The standard installation path is:C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III
Download DotA LoD 7.01s (Official Mirrors)
Get the official map file from any of the following high-speed and secure storage servers:
Direct Cloud Storage:
Alternative High-Speed Mirrors:
Note: For proper map functionality, you must copy, paste, and extract the
Lodfiles.ziparchive directly into your Warcraft III folder. You can obtain it here: